Coping behaviors are normal and voluntary actions that we use to change how we feel in a situation. In particular, they help us manage or tolerate stressful situations. They can help us manage both internal and external stress. Coping is generally categorized into four main types: Problem-focused: Addressing a distressing problem Emotion-focused: Efforts to reduce
Many people seek treatment for substance use disorder (SUD) or other mental health conditions after they have hit rock bottom. It can be difficult to stay positive during recovery as there can be some incredible highs and lows. However, optimism has tremendous power to impact our recovery. The process of recovery is not easy, but
Watching a loved one struggle with addiction is not something that many people are prepared for. It can be very unexpected and may send a shock through the family dynamic. Many family members may feel lost as to how to help their loved ones best. It is okay to not know where to start with
Watching a loved one struggle with addiction is not something that many people are prepared for. It can be very unexpected and may send a shock through the family dynamic. Many family members may feel lost as to how to help their loved ones best. It is okay to not know where to start with
Everyone has a story about where they come from and how their life began on this earth. Family dynamics tend to range from simple to complex and are somewhat unknown. Someone’s family situation can severely impact how they develop and continue to affect them in their adult life. Unfortunately, these effects largely go unnoticed and
When you or someone you love has slipped into addiction, you may wonder why. In fact, you may have a lot of questions. How did this addiction start? How did it get to be so bad? Was it just being in the wrong place at the wrong time? Could I have prevented this? The truth
Self-medication is frequently a result of untreated mental health disorders, trauma, abuse, intense emotional experiences, and maladaptive coping skills. Unmet mental health needs often result in individuals seeking relief, even when that relief is temporary or achieved through unsafe methods. Appropriate mental health treatment could be extremely effective in reducing the incidence rates of substance
Drug detox, also sometimes known as “medically managed withdrawal,” is the process of getting a substance out of the body. It involves an intervention with a variety of different therapies depending on the detox center. Detox is not rehab; although it is an essential part of treatment, it is often not enough on its own
